Get ready to spring into your next great read.
April 2025 is bringing a thrilling collection of must-read books that are sure to ignite your reading list. Whether you’re craving a heart-pounding mystery, a sizzling romance or an emotional rollercoaster, there’s something for everyone this month. Prepare to lose yourself in these captivating stories—each one packed with unforgettable characters, twists and the kind of addictive plots you won’t want to put down.
From gripping debuts to long-awaited sequels, these are the must-read books hitting shelves this April 2025.
If you’re looking for page-turners to devour then check out our best books of January, February and March 2025—all of which are brimmed with a slew of genres that’ll keep you engrossed even on monotonous days.
Scroll below to see our guide to the most anticipated books of April 2025.
The Shelf Life of April’s Biggest Book Releases:
Gifted & Talented
Olivia Blake
From the author of The Atlas Six, Gifted & Talented is about to knock your socks off. In this high-stakes fantasy, tech mogul Thayer Wren dies and his three children who each have dangerous abilities are thrown into a ruthless battle for his fortune and legacy. Amid rivalries, betrayal, and the weight of unrealized potential, the Wren siblings must confront not just their father’s legacy, but their own flaws and failures. For those who love complex characters, power struggles and fantasy, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t add this to your TBR list this month.
Release Date: 1 April
Say You’ll Remember Me
Abby Jimenez
A familiar favourite for romance readers, Abby Jimenez is redefining our reading year with another heartfelt, comedic and loved-up book. Masterfully illustrating the realities of losing a loved one, Say You’ll Remember Me follows Samantha who is forced to push Xavier Rush away—her near-perfect guy—due to a family crisis. She begs him to forget her, but neither time nor distance can erase the undeniable chemistry between them after their first date.
Release Date: 1 April
The Conditions of Will
Jessa Hastings
We may be itching to get our hands on the last two books of The Magnolia Parks Universe series—but, that’s okay. Jessa Hastings is throwing us a bone this month with another fiery tale of family secrets, love and betrayal. The Conditions of Will follows Georgia Carter who returns home for her father’s funeral and finds herself tangled in a forbidden attraction to Sam Penny, her brother’s AA sponsor. As hidden truths emerge from her father’s will, Georgia must navigate the tension between family loyalty and a growing connection with Sam. With secrets threatening to tear them apart, will Georgia be able to hold it all together—or will it all come crashing down? Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, love, and drama!
Release Date: 1 April
Swept Away
Beth O’Leary
If you want some no-strings-attached fun, then Swept Away is just for you. The romance book follows two strangers who find themselves stranded at sea after a one-night stand goes hilariously wrong. Zeke and Lexi never expected to see each other again, but a miscommunication leaves them trapped on a houseboat in the middle of the ocean. With limited supplies and nowhere to go, they must rely on each other to survive—and, as they spend days together, they start to realize that maybe what they thought was a fleeting connection is something much deeper.
Release Date: 1 April
Fearless
Lauren Roberts
Get ready your tissues, because the thrilling conclusion to The Powerless trilogy is finally here—and we know, Lauren Roberts is going to break our hearts and put it back together all at once. Brimmed with a slow burn, banter and monumental arcs, Fearless will see Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer returning to the Kingdom of Ilya where Paedayn needs to make a life-altering decision that determines not only her fate but the future of everyone around her. In this ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who will emerge victorious?
Release Date: 8 April
The Maid’s Secret
Nisa Prose
In this spellbinding whodunnit, Molly Gray’s life is turned upside down when a priceless treasure trove from her grandmother’s past goes missing after an art heist at the Regency Grand Hotel. As she unravels the mystery, she discovers her gran’s forbidden love affair, which connects to someone she knows well. With her wedding approaching, Molly must solve the heist and uncover hidden secrets before it’s too late.
Release Date: 8 April
Watch Me
Tahereh Mafi
Blending nostalgia, enemies-to-lovers and tortuous romance, Watch Me is about to give your pulse some pounding action. Set a decade after the Shatter Me series—the fall of the reestablishment—James Anderson, brother of the infamous Aaron Warner, infiltrates the last stronghold of the regime, Ark Island. But, with the deadly assassin Rosabelle Wolff at the centre of their plan, they have to map out a new scheme. The best part? All of your favourite characters from Shatter Me will make all sorts of appearances.
Release Date: 15 April
Wild and Wrangled
Lyla Sage
The grand finale of The Rebel Blue Ranch series is coming to you this Spring-filled month and it’s going to leave you crying, laughing and full. Wild and Wrangled will see the journey of Camille Ashwood’s life as it takes an unexpected turn when her wedding falls apart, leaving her homeless and needing a place to start over. She moves into a house she’s loved since high school, only to find her old flame, Dusty Tucker, as her next-door neighbour. Dusty, who’s spent years running from his past—specifically from Cam—has returned home and wants to prove they can be friends. But as old feelings resurface, both Dusty and Cam must confront their shared history and decide if their first love can become their last and if they can rediscover what they lost. Unfortunately, past wounds can’t be erased, and their love seems to be bigger than life itself.
Release Date: 15 April
The Raven Scholar
Antonia Hodgson
With an air-humming secret, seven extraordinary contenders are vying for the throne in a deadly competition. But, when one is mysteriously murdered, the task of unravelling the truth falls to Neema Kraa, the sharp-witted and eccentric High Scholar. Brimmed with dark secrets, centuries-old betrayals and rivalries, The Rival Scholar is a masterfully woven and playful epic fantasy you’ll binge-read in one day.
Release Date: 15 April
Great Big Beautiful Life
Emily Henry
Emily Henry is about to tug your heartstrings yet again with her latest sweeping romance. Great Big Beautiful Life follows two writers, Alice and Hayden, who have to compete to write the biography of the elusive Margaret Ives, a legendary woman with a scandalous past. As they uncover pieces of her story on a secluded island, their growing rivalry turns into undeniable chemistry. With secrets, attraction and a ticking clock, it’s clear their own story could be just as complicated as Margaret’s—if they can figure out who’s telling it.
Release Date: 22 April
The Bright Years
Sarah Damoff
Compelling, powerful and tender, The Bright Years is a true-to-life historical fiction told from three intimate points of view. Exploring one family, four generations and a tragedy, the books follow Ryan and Lilian Bright’s relationship downfall when secrets are being kept and love falters. Georgette, their daughter is then forced to confront her past and face the possibility of love and healing—before it’s too late—when Lilian’s hidden son seeks out his birth family.
Release Date: 22 April
Enigma
RuNyx
Fusing romance, dark academia and mystery, Enigma follows Salem Salazar who arrives at Mortimer University to uncover the truth behind her sister’s mysterious death, only to discover a web of unexplained deaths and a dangerous secret society lurking in the shadows. Her investigation leads her to Cazimir van der Waal, an enigmatic art student who may be hiding more than just a dark past—he could be a murderer. As the two are drawn into a deadly game of secrets and lies, they must join forces to uncover the truth or risk losing everything.
Release Date: 29 April
King of Envy
Ana Huang
In need of a little spice, the ultimate guilty pleasure and danger in your life? Then, it’s time to add this book to your reading list. King of Envy follows Vuk Markovic a reclusive billionaire with no interest in relationships until he meets supermodel Ayana Kidane—the object of his obsession. The worst part of it all? Ayana is engaged to one of New York’s most eligible bachelors, also his friend. As their forbidden connection deepens, they must navigate the chaos of her upcoming wedding and the dangerous secrets from Vuk’s past that threaten to destroy them both. Once you’re caught in the heat of this story, there’s no escaping the magnetic pull of forbidden love and intense envy.
